Outstanding Library Service to Children: Putting the Core Competencies to Work,Used

What does it truly take to provide excellent library service to children? The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has outlined seven core competenciesskills and best practices that are the building blocks for professional development for children's librarians.In this practical guide, three children's services experts bring these best practices to life. Each chapter, focusing on one of the competencies, gets new and experienced librarians up to speed fast by offering explanations, examples, and a substantial bibliography for more indepth learning. Library managers gain training and assessment tools.Highly skilled children's librarians draw on a wide array of talents to serve the needs of their audience, although few are equally adept in all seven areas. Use this primer to develop and sharpen skills and access resources to improve professionalism and skills in: Knowledge of the client group Administration and management Communication Materials and collection development Programming Advocacy, public relations, and networkingChildren's librarians, administrators, trainers, and LIS educators will welcome this professional development mentor that gives them the resources to strengthen the practice of children's librarianship.